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Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
molestar
to bother
Latin America
Simplified: moh-lehs-TAHR
IPA: mo.les'taɾ
Spain
Simplified: moh-lehs-TAHR
IPA: mo.les'taɾ
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
mo
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o
les
  • light l like let
  • light l with flatter tongue for brighter sound than English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
tar
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth